Gary Southard Jr.

Gary Southard Jr., MBA, is a seasoned healthcare administrator with extensive experience in financial management and operational leadership. Currently serving as Senior Administrator at VCU Health since September 2020, Gary oversees operations for the Department of Pediatrics, which includes 14 divisions and over 200 medical providers, and manages fiscal responsibilities for clinical, research, and academic missions. Previous roles include Vice President of Operations at Family Allergy & Asthma, where operational efficiencies were enhanced across multiple outpatient clinics, and Controller at System Solutions of Kentucky, focused on finance and accounting operations. Gary has held senior leadership positions at the University of Louisville, optimizing shared services and financial operations for health sciences. A background at UPS as a Finance Manager included managing substantial budgets and leading teams. Gary holds a Master of Business Administration from Webster University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Louisville.